DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF POISONING

This book is a comprehensive account of diagnosis and management of poisoning due to various substances including chemicals, drugs, household items and toxins of plant and animal origin. It has been designed keeping in mind the specific need of medical practitioners, students and paramedical staff to serve as a valuable guide in assisting them in the management of cases of poisoning. Care has been taken to focus on toxins specific to the Indian context. In a simple and easy to understand format, it provides details on the clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory investigations and specific antidotes along with their dosage and routes of administration. It also addresses the issues of patient monitoring during therapy and supportive care. Thus, it would serve as a useful tool for the study and management of poisoning.